CPD articles
Our continuing professional development (CPD) articles are designed to assist with your nursing skills and practice.
Pericardial conditions: signs, symptoms and electrocardiogram changes
This article describes the anatomy and physiology of the pericardium and the signs and...
01 Apr 2006
Reperfusion therapy
In this article Nick Castle explains that, with significant improvements being made to the...
01 Feb 2006
Recognising and treating Colles’ type fractures in emergency care settings
In this article, the author explains how to identify a Colles’ type fracture, explains how...
01 Oct 2005
Severe sepsis in A&E
In this article, the author clarifies the definition of sepsis, severe sepsis and septic...
01 Sep 2005
Pharmacological techniques for managing acute pain in emergency departments
Pain is a common reason to attend hospital but it is often inadequately managed. This...
01 Apr 2004
Wound closure
This article is to provide emergency nurses with a knowledge and understanding of the wound...
01 Jun 2003
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation: the laryngeal mask airway
Aims and intended learning outcomes The aim of this article is to discuss issues relating to...
01 Jul 2002
Common cardiac arrhythmias
The interpretation of cardiac arrhythmias plays an important role in the diagnosis of...
01 Jun 2002
Paediatric resuscitation: advanced life support
Aims and intended learning outcomes The aim of this article is to present the paediatric...
01 Apr 2002
Anaphylactic shock
The causes of anaphylactic shock and presenting features are not clearly understood. In...
01 Mar 2002
Shock: types, classifications and explorations of their physiological effects
This article provides a comprehensive review of the classifications and types of shock that...
01 May 2001
Head injuries: acute care
Nurses working in acute care settings will encounter patients with various head injuries....
01 Jul 2000
Care of the ventilated patient in A&E
Aims and intended learning outcomes This article outlines the indications for instigation of...
01 Jun 2000
Quality and the new NHS
Aims and intended learning outcomes The aim of this article is to increases nurses’...
01 May 2000
Pain management for patients with chest drains
The management of chest drains is very complex and pain control is often given very little...
01 Apr 2000
Understanding oesophageal varices
This article describes the aetiology of oesophageal varices, the variety of treatment...
01 Mar 2000
Peripheral intravenous therapy management
Aims and intended learning outcomes Nursing knowledge and practice in relation to peripheral...
01 Feb 2000
Emergency contraception
Emergency contraception is often misunderstood by the general public and nurses alike. This...
01 Dec 1999